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The Way I See It

Raphael Saadiq

The Way I See It

Fourth album from the American soul / R&B singer-songwriter

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7.2

Label
RCA
UK Release date
01/12/2008
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  1. 10.0 |   The Independent

    The only duff note comes with a second version of ""Oh Girl"", ruined by Jay-Z's rap.
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  2. 8.0 |   Uncut

    Print edition only

  3. 8.0 |   Rolling Stone

    A filler-free album that evokes classic Northern soul without sounding slavish
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  4. 8.0 |   Observer Music Monthly

    Saadiq has decided the house that Berry built isn't in need of an overhaul, just an extension.
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  5. 8.0 |   The Guardian

    The album was Grammy-nominated, and deservedly so.
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  6. 7.0 |   musicOMH

    Self-produced and often self-played, The Way I See It undoubtedly carries the right title.
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  7. 6.0 |   Mojo

    Print edition only

  8. 6.0 |   Q

    Print edition only

  9. 5.0 |   PopMatters

    Saadiq is a little late to the party. He is committed to the material—that is certain—but despite the original songs, an undeniable sense of déjà vu detracts from his fine performances
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Raphael Saadiq: The Way I See It

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  • 1. Sure Hope You Mean It N/A
  • 2. 100 Yard Dash N/A
  • 3. Keep Marchin' (Album Version) N/A
  • 4. Big Easy (Album Version) N/A
  • 5. Just One Kiss (Album Version) N/A
  • 6. Love That Girl N/A
  • 7. Calling N/A
  • 8. Staying In Love (Album Version) N/A
  • 9. Oh Girl N/A
  • 10. Let's Take a Walk N/A
  • 11. Never Give You Up (Album Version) N/A
  • 12. Sometimes (Album Version) N/A
  • 13. Oh Girl (featuring Jay-Z) N/A
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